Maritime safety
Changes for recreational boaters
There are a number of changes in the new Marine Safety Act that will affect recreational boaters. Make sure you are ready.
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Maritime safety
- Safety duties for commercial operators
The new Marine Safety Act imposes a range of safety duties on commercial operators and marine safety workers. Find information about what this means for you.
- Applying for commercial vessel survey?
You can now apply for and make changes to your commercial vessel and operational certificate of survey online.
- Sea time calculator
A web-based tool to assist you in obtaining your certificate of competency.
- Safety duties for recreational boaters
Under the new Marine Safety Act, recreational boaters will have a greater responsibility for safety. Find information to help you prepare for the changes.
- Recreational boating licence
Find information to help you prepare for the recreational boat licence test.
- Approved training providers
A list of contact details for providers of the recreational boat operator licence course in Victoria.
- New waterway management requirements
The new Marine Safety Act launches 1 July 2012. Find information to help you prepare for the changes.
- Emergency waterway restrictions
Waterway Managers have the power to amend waterway rules to ensure the safety of waterway users. Notifications of recent restrictions will be published here.
- Vessel operating and zone rules for victorian waters (PDF, 2.5 MB, 138 pp.)
The latest edition of Vessel operating and zone rules is now available.